I found a list of some common abbreviations used when refering to bettas. Thought it might be helpful


from website betttaforum.com
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CT = crown tail

DRCT = double ray crown tail

DT = double tail

SD = super delta tail

HM = half moon tail

OHM = Over half moon tail

BBS = baby brine shrinp

VT = veil tail

MG = mustard gas (a bicolour fish which is blue/green/purple with yellow fins. The original MG was also a butterfly ie it had a coloured body, yellow fins and a band of the body colour in the tail)

BF or b/f = butterfly pattern in the fins.

Cambo = cambodian (flesh coloured fish with coloured fins)

Very useful Kris thankyou!

Thanks Mr.Bumblebee. I thought they might help others

This is great. I remember when I got so confused about all these things. I'm sure this will come in handy for people who are new to bettas. Good job!!!

HMPK = half moon plakat.

Theres others but cant think of them

Thanks Sandy. I did not know that one

Oh I forgot.If I'm not wrong then theses are some to.


HS-Half Sun

PK-Plakat

HMPK-Halfmoon Plakat

DDRCT- Double Double Ray Crowntail or 4 ray (I've even heard of 8 ray but I dunno what you would call them besides 8 ray CT)


Thats all of the basic ones I could think of right now.

Cool Thanks Sushi .